NOUN, Distance Learning Admission Seekers Now Required to Register with JAMB

Prospective students seeking admission to the Nigerian Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and other open distance learning institutions are now required to register through the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB).

Furthermore, all candidates are required to furnish their unique National Identification Number (NIN) during the registration process.

The Board is taking this action to safeguard the integrity of candidate records and prevent fraudulent activities

In an official declaration, the board affirmed its unwavering commitment to guaranteeing a streamlined and efficient registration procedure.

“To ensure the integrity of candidate records and prevent fraudulent activities, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has implemented a new requirement. All applicants seeking admission to Nigerian tertiary institutions must provide their National Identification Number (NIN) during the registration process. This applies to all programs of study, regardless of whether the mode of study is regular or non-regular. This measure is in accordance with JAMB’s enabling act and aims to safeguard the credibility of the admissions process.”

Furthermore, the advisory emphasizes that all prospective candidates in non-regular categories, including NOUN, Distance Learning, Part-time, and Sandwich programs, must generate a profile code prior to registering with JAMB.

The Board noted that this can be accomplished by sending their National Identification Number (NIN) through their unique phone number to either of the company’s sort codes (55019 or 66019).

Additionally, this directive impacts previous candidates enrolled in non-standard programs who have yet to integrate their National Identification Number (NIN) or unique phone number with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) platform.

These individuals are required to establish a profile using their respective NINs to access any of JAMB’s services.

“In line with our commitment to responsiveness, JAMB will maintain the flexibility of our registration process by ensuring year-round platform availability. Consequently, candidates in this category are required to submit their applications through JAMB before approaching their preferred institutions for admission processing using their respective JAMB registration numbers. Additionally, they will be expected to pay a processing fee as determined by the respective institutions.” the advisory stated

July 02, 2024